force
/fɔrs/
noun
- Physical strength or power exerted on an object.
- The force of the water carried the boat downstream.
- He used great force to push the heavy door open.
- The force of the wind knocked down the old tree.
- A group of people organized for a particular purpose, especially military or police.
- The labor force in the city has grown this year.
- The police force arrived quickly at the scene.
- She joined the air force after graduating from college.
- Influence or power that causes something to happen.
- The force of habit made him check his phone first thing in the morning.
- Social media is a powerful force in modern politics.
- The force of her argument convinced everyone in the room.
- A fundamental physical interaction (e.g., gravity, electromagnetism).
- In physics class, we learned about the force of friction.
- Electromagnetic force is responsible for holding atoms together.
- Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun.
verb
- To make someone do something against their will.
- No one can force you to change your mind.
- She forced herself to study for the exam.
- The storm forced them to cancel the outdoor concert.
- To use physical strength to move or open something.
- He forced the key into the rusty lock.
- They forced the window open to escape the smoke.
- The firefighters forced the door open with an axe.
- To cause something to happen or be done, especially with effort.
- They forced a smile despite their disappointment.
- The new law forced companies to reduce pollution.
- The coach forced a win by changing the team's strategy.